What caused the derailment of Toyama tram in Japan?

On July 2 1, a tram derailment accident occurred in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, which was identified by the relevant departments as the result of rail deformation caused by continuous high temperature.

The accident happened at 4 o'clock in the afternoon on July 2 1 day, near Zhongxinji Station of Ye Wan Line in Gaogang City, and the front wheel of the running tram derailed. 1 male driver, four passengers are fine.

On July 22nd, according to the investigation results of Shinetsu Transportation Bureau in Hokuriku City, Japan, it was determined that the derailment was caused by the expansion and deformation of the railway track caused by high temperature for several days. On the day of the accident, the temperature in Takaoka City was as high as 34.5 degrees.

Due to derailment, some trams on Ye Wan Line stopped running, and relevant departments will replace the deformed track on the morning of July 23rd.

Shangjiu Okada, Minister of Transportation of Ye Wan Line, said: In the future, the number of inspections will be increased according to the weather and temperature of the day to ensure the safety of driving.

After the safe trial operation, the trams of Ye Wan Line will resume operation from the starting station on July 23rd.

From People's Daily